chemical reaction
Example Sentences
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In other words, continuing to cool the tank could slow the chemical reaction in a way that avoids an explosion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Hydrogen sulfide smells like rotten eggs and can be produced by a chemical reaction and by some organic material, such as sewage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Fire Administration, potentially leading to a process known as thermal runaway, in which the battery ignites through a self-sustaining chemical reaction that is impossible to stop until it runs out on its own.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
The crystals are driven by a chemical reaction similar to the one used to power rockets.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026
“It’s all household stuff. Baking soda. Stuff like that. My cousin told me how. It’s a chemical reaction, but it’s harmless stuff.”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
